गाव म्हणजे फक्त घरं, रस्ते आणि शेतं नाहीत; गाव म्हणजे आपल्या आठवणी, माणसं, संस्कृती आणि आपल्या मातीशी जोडलेलं नातं. बालेवाडी माझ्यासाठी केवळ एक गाव नसून, माझ्या मनाचा एक सुंदर कोपरा आहे.
गावच्या मातीचा सुगंध, हिरवीगार शेतं, मंदिरातील घंटानाद, सण-उत्सवांचा उत्साह आणि सुख-दुःखात एकमेकांच्या पाठीशी उभी राहणारी आपली माणसं—हीच बालेवाडीची खरी ओळख आणि संपत्ती आहे.
शिक्षण, नोकरी व व्यवसायासाठी अनेकजण गावापासून दूर गेले तरी बालेवाडीशी जोडलेलं नातं आणि आपल्या मातीची ओढ कायम मनात राहते.
ही वेबसाइट बालेवाडीच्या इतिहासाची, संस्कृतीची, परंपरांची, आठवणींची आणि आपल्या माणसांची एक छोटीशी डिजिटल आठवण आहे. आजची पिढी आपल्या गावाबद्दल जाणून घेईल आणि उद्याची पिढीही आपल्या मुळांना विसरणार नाही, हीच या प्रयत्नामागची भावना आहे.
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Location and Distance
Balewadi is a village located in Atpadi Taluka, Sangli District, Maharashtra. The village is approximately 15 km from the Atpadi Taluka headquarters and around 55 km from the Sangli District headquarters. It is approximately 275 km from Pune and 420 km from Mumbai.
The nearest railway station is Miraj Railway Station, located approximately 65 km from Balewadi.
Main Occupation and Livelihood
The main occupation of the villagers is agriculture and dairy farming. Most families depend on agricultural activities and livestock for their livelihood. Keeping domestic animals and producing and selling milk through local dairy businesses are also important sources of income for the villagers.
Population and Gram Panchayat
Balewadi has a population of approximately 1,900 people. The village is administered by a Gram Panchayat consisting of 7 members.
All sub areas under Balewadi-
Manevasti- DhereVasti | Kachare Vasti | Kole Vasti | Kharat Vasti | Khatal Vasti | Pukale Mala
Yamgar Wadi | Kolekar Wadi | Pisal Vasti | Devaras Vasti | BhojLing Nagar
Education - Schools in and around Balewadi
Zilla Parishad School, Balewadi and Kolekar Wadi ZP school.
Shri Siddhnath Vidyalaya, Kharsundi
Nearest Schools and Colleges
Shri Siddhnath High School and Junior College, Kharsundi
Shri Ram High School and Junior College, Kargani
Atpadi College, Atpadi – affiliated with Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Atpadi
Agriculture and D.Ed./B.Ed. Colleges, Atpadi – affiliated with Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Nearest Banks
The following banks are available in nearby towns and villages:
ICICI Bank Ltd., Kargani | Bank of India, Kharsundi | Bank of India, AtpadiBank of India, Zare | Bank of Maharashtra, Atpadi
Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
The nearest healthcare facilities include:
Primary Health Centre (PHC), Kharsundi and some Private Hospitals
Primary Health Centre (PHC), Kargani some Private Hospitals
Connectivity and Nearby Facilities
Balewadi is connected to nearby villages and towns through the local road network. Atpadi, Kharsundi, and Kargani are the major nearby locations for education, banking, healthcare, police services, markets, and other essential facilities.